Addison Group is hiring: Accounting Manager in Seattle

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Our client is a large, privately held company headquartered in Seattle with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the legal operations management space. The organization continues to experience steady growth and offers a collaborative, team‑oriented environment and good work‑life balance.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role within the corporate accounting function, overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and driving process improvements. This individual will manage a team and collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants; provide guidance, training, and professional development.
• Prepare key reporting and financials for leadership and private equity.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with the Controller and Finance leadership to streamline processes and enhance internal controls.
• Lead annual audit activities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with external resources, external auditors, and tax.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues; ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and GAAP research.
• Participate in ERP and process improvement initiatives, including automation and integration projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm preferred).
• Strong technical accounting skills and solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, privately held business environment.

Our client offers:

$130,000 to $145,000 base salary range dependent on experience, plus annual bonus target.

Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, PTO, sick, and paid holidays.

Remote – occasional travel to California.